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What I Learned When My Whole Family Contracted Lice

Lice hit our family hard – but brought us closer together.  A few days after returning from a pretty satisfying…

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Why Boring (and Cheap) Family Vacations are Just Fine

We just returned from a whirlwind summer road trip that clocked just over 3,000 miles on our rented minivan over…

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The Summer of Pinterest: No-Sew Tent

This summer I’ve committed to trying out a few new kid-friendly projects I’ve seen on Pinterest. I started with a…

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Beyond Princesses: The Case for Studio Ghibli

Let it go, let it go Can’t hold it back anymore Let it go, let it go Turn away and…

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Toy-Filled Ice Block, via Pinterest

Need a summer cool-off? Try this toy filled ice block, inspired by Pinterest.  This summer, we’ve been combing Pinterest for…

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How to Help Kids (and Parents) Adjust to Preschool

Preschool benefits children in a lot of ways. It’s a perfect place to interact with peers and improve social skills. It’s…

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Camping is Good for the Soul, Even if I Don’t Always Like It

I grew up in a family that enjoys camping. I married a man who likes camping. Every year we gather…

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4 Reasons Our Family Vacation Didn’t Suck

There seems to be lots of internet whining about how vacationing with kids is different from a spa getaway for two.…

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4 Reasons Potty Training is Hard (For Parents)

Ah, potty training. The one developmental milestone that parents wish they could just skip in favor of something less gross, less…

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How my Toddler Won the Hair Lottery

I stood outside the neighborhood elementary school, waiting to pick up my oldest daughter from kindergarten. My 2 ½-year-old daughter…